Think you know your favorite mountain? Think again. The Adventure Sessions matches you with a top guide and a small group of similarly skilled skiers and riders – you’ll get the most out of your day, go places that you may not have been before, cut lift lines and pick up tips and technical information along the way. If Ski School had recess, this would be it!

It's time for the other mountain experience. Need a day off the slopes? Maybe looking for something different? Try one of our Nordic experiences. Take a backcountry Snowshoe or XC tour in the beautiful white river national forest, or learn new skills like Telemark and XC skiing. Whatever your desires we have an alternative for you.

From animal tracks to the mountain pine beetle, the Nature Discovery Center is your source for all things wild - including guided snowshoe tours with an expert naturalist. See and learn about the wild side of Vail in the most pristine of settings. Daily AM snowshoe tours are also offered through the Vail Resorts Nordic School. For more information about AM tours call (970) 754-3210.

Walking Mountains Science Center Naturalists provide brief slope-side lessons about Rocky Mountain Wildlife as part of the Curious Critters Ski School. Each week programs focus on a different category of winter critters including Climbers, Diggers, Jumpers and Flyers. Programs are offered for ski school students and drop in visitors daily at the Nature Discovery Center at Adventure Ridge, and on Sundays and Mondays from various on-mountain Kid Zones. Look for the naturalist in the red jacket and the “Stop for a Nature Lesson” sign.

Meet at the Nature Discovery Center for a family friendly program full of engaging activities and fascinating information about night creatures at the ski area. Programs may include: Colorado Cats, Wily Weasels, Eyes on Owls, and Howling at the Moon. No reservations required.

The four-line, 1,200-foot zipline tour is a new and unique way to see the mountain from an entirely different point of view. Grab the handles and hold on tight as you take in the sights and sounds of Vail mountain!